HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-100 N.C.S. 07/01/2019Resolution No. 2019-100 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
APPROVING PHASE ONE AND AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF PHASE
TWO OF THE EXECUTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID
BEST FOR A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ON THE LYNCH CREEK TRAIL
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2013, the City Council of the City of Petaluma adopted the
Petaluma Public Art Master Plan (Resolution 2013-064 N.C.S), created by the Petaluma Public
Art Committee with consultant Chandra Cerrito/ Art Advisors LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Public Art Master Plan includes detailed recommendations
for enhancing Petaluma' s public art program, including the identification of sites for future
public art projects on public property; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Public Art Master Plan identifies Pedestrian and Recreational
Pathways, including the Lynch Creek Trail, as sites, for future public art on public property, and
the City of Petaluma may implement a public art project on public property using the Public Art
Fund as outlined in the Public Art Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2017, the Water Street Public Art Selection Panel reviewed
all complete Request for Qualifications submissions and invited six finalists for subsequent
interviews, and on April 12, 2017 and April 18, 2017, the Selection Panel interviewed those six
finalists and recommended two artists, David Best of Petaluma and Brian Goggin of San
Francisco, to the Petaluma Public Art Committee; and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting on May 31, 2017, the Petaluma Public Art Committee
interviewed David Best and Brian Goggin, and ultimately selected Brian Goggin as the project
finalist for recommendation to the City Council for consideration of contract award through a
Professional Services Agreement; and
WHEREAS, also at their special meeting on May 31, 2017 the PPAC invited David Best
to work with the committee to explore locations for a site- specific art commission; and
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WHEREAS, on June 22, 2017 the PPAC selected David Best for a public art
commission at a site to be determined and appointed a subcommittee to work with the artist to
select an appropriate site; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2017 the subcommittee visited potential sites, including the
Lynch Creek Trail site; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting of August 24, 2017 the PPAC authorized payment
of a title report for the City owned site along the Lynch Creek Trail at Lakeville Street as the
preferred site and to identify any easements or other restrictions on the property; and
WHEREAS, the PPAC recommended David Best for contract award for a site specific
public art commission based on his strong artistic merit, extensive experience creating artworks
in public spaces, and demonstrated interest in and understanding of Petaluma as evidenced by his
participation in the Water Street Public Art RFQ process and subsequent collaboration with the
appointed subcommittee; and
WHEREAS, at their meeting on December 17, 2018 the City Council considered the
PPAC's recommendation and approved Resolution No. 2018-182 N.C.S. authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with David Best for a public art
commission on the Lynch Creek Trail at Lakeville Street; and
WHEREAS, the executed PSA between the City and David Best specifies that the City
Council shall approve satisfactory completion of Phase One and approval to commence Phase
Two; and
WHEREAS, as outlined in the July 1, 2019 staff report, the artist successfully completed
each milestone identified in Phase One of the approved Scope of Services; and
WHEREAS, there has been multiple community opportunities for public participation
and involvement throughout the process to date; and
WHEREAS, the PPAC has reviewed the revised site specific concept and recommended
approval and authorization to commence Phase Two of the project; and
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WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed for consistency with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and found to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) in that the
project will involve the construction of a structural arch over the existing Lynch Creek Trail in
an area that is already improved and located on a city owned fee parcel, and there does not
appear to be the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Based on its review of the entire record herein, including the July 1, 2019 City Council
staff report, all supporting, referenced, and incorporated documents and all comments received
and the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves Phase One and authorizes
commencement of Phase Two of the PSA with David Best for a public art commission on the
Lynch Creek Trail.
All terms of the executed PSA with David Best remain in effect.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Ap pved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 1st day of July 2019, { orm:
by the following vote: ,
City A orney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
Acting City Clerk Mayor
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